S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., announced today that it has been acquired by private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Following the closure of the transaction, expected to take place during the first quarter of 2021, S&S president Jim Shannon will take on the role of CEO, with CD&R operating partner John Compton taking over as chairman of the board…
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Looking to generate business in the absence of live events, Naomi Bodway and 10 other distributors put together a virtual event for customers. The group hoped to reach 150 attendees. Thanks to their creative approach and a killer swag box, they ended up with more than 200. The event directly resulted in multiple orders for each distributor…
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In honor of Inauguration Day, we’re inaugurating a new batch of five promotional products to hold the highest office in the land—a place on our Fave 5 list. That’s no slam on last week’s products, but in the spirit of moving forward it’s time to check out five new products this week…
Read MoreShowing up means pushing forward, arriving early and leaving late, pushing away the lure of laziness to pursue growth, and being willing to keep a stiff upper lip in the face of failure. Life will hurl all manner of curveballs at you—that’s just the way it is. The real test is how you react when those disappointments happen: You can either give up or show up…
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Youssef Fadel, business development for NEPM-New England Promotional Marketing, Wilbraham, Mass., attended Promo Marketing’s Back to Business Virtual Power Meeting – Fall Edition in November. He walked away with a $1,000 prize for being the most engaged at the event, but he also completed a few successful orders, adding an easy $2,000 to one…
Read MoreLet’s talk about consistency for a second! Time and time again, these are the products that are constantly making waves and continuing to impress! These are products you can trust to make an impact—products that always seem to strike the right chord. We’re starting 2021 off with showcasing our best sellers that instill confidence! We…
Read MoreA Michigan dispensary is taking cannabis-related promos to new levels by giving free cannabis to anyone who gets their COVID-19 vaccine. Any Michigan resident who brings proof of vaccination to Greenhouse of Walled Lake in Walled Lake, Mich., will receive a pre-rolled joint in “Pots for Shots” packaging…
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Kerry Turner of HPG Brands/Best Promotions USA, an industry veteran of 46 years, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, from COVID-19 complications. Kerry was known for his cheerful personality, kindness, integrity and great passion for the promotional business over a career spanning almost five decades. A graduate of the…
Read MoreODP, parent company of Office Depot, has rejected Staples’ most recent acquisition proposal, coming back with a counter-offer to merge the two companies’ direct-to-consumer retail operations without including Office Depot’s business-to-business operations…
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Become Supernatural. As a New Year gift to yourself, I highly recommend you read the book, “Becoming Supernatural” by Dr. Joe Dispenza. This gift to yourself will help you create the life of your dreams. There is amazing information in this book. It is science-backed and proven ways to create amazing success in your business,…
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